Buckbean Original Orange Blossom Ale

(RETIRED)

	Score
22		25
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Formerly brewed at Buckbean Brewing Company
Style: Spice/Herb/Vegetable
Reno, Nevada USA

Serve in Lager glass, Tumbler

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

Regional Distribution

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RATINGS: 107 WEIGHTED AVG: 2.65 EST. CALORIES: 174 ABV: 5.8%

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COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Orange Blossom Ale. Inspired by the rich fragnance of blooming orange groves, this copper colored ale combines the flavor and aroma of real orange tree flowers with a well balanced, full flavored ale to produce a real treat for the senses. Munich and light Caramel malts produce a smooth, creamy malt complexity, and American hops give the beer a bright, refreshing bitterness and dry finish. The orange blossom aroma blends superbly with the other beer flavors, providing a unique dimension that is the perfect complement to tangy, herbal or spicy foods, soft cheeses or pastries.

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1.6

AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 2/10 PALATE 1/5 OVERALL 3/20

dwyerpg (3575) - Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - NOV 28, 2008

The aroma and appearance skew this rating. Aroma has quite a bit of orange zest. The head tastes awful on this. The flavor is also not so good. A lot of orange in a carbonated way. Couldn’t drink a half can.

2.1

AROMA 4/10 APPEARANCE 2/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 2/5 OVERALL 8/20

LtDan (1484) - Los Angeles County, California, USA - OCT 27, 2008

A soft artificial orange aroma atop some very drinkable,malty light ale. Had a little bit of crusty bread going on, with a layer of orange marmalade. I think it would be better served cold, as it would make it more refreshing.

3.5

AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20

GregClow (2665) - Toronto, Ontario, CANADA - SEP 18, 2008

Can. Slightly hazy orange-amber with a small white head. Aroma of orange popsicle and mild caramel malt with a hint of hops. Medium bodied. Fresh tasting, with notes of orange water, floral tea, sweet malt and mild herbal hops with a refreshingly dry finish. A nice, fresh, summery ale.

2.8

AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20

SpringsLicker (2538) - Tennessee, USA - AUG 18, 2008

Thanks to decaturstevo for sharing this one. Clear dark yellow body with a small white head. The aroma was very weak, but was sweet and fruity. The flavor is very weak, slightly sweet, with a metallic finish. I’ll pass to the next one please.

2.3

AROMA 4/10 APPEARANCE 2/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 2/5 OVERALL 10/20

Shag (2283) - Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA - AUG 18, 2008

An orange color with a white head. The aroma was oranges with some corn present as well. The flavor is barely present with some orange peel. Overall this was nothing awful but extremely boring.

3.4

AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20

Immy (1948) - Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA - AUG 11, 2008

16 oz can from jcwattsrugger, who was kind enough to let me have it after the Richmond Summer Gathering. Lightly hazed orange amber with a thin, fizzy white head. Sweet caramel nose, rather spicy, with a decent fresh orange tone. Medium body. Tangy spiced flavor, light orange and caramel. Finishes clean and lightly dry with a floral bite. A damn fine session beer.

3.2

AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20

heemer77 (4792) - Urbandale, Iowa, USA - JUL 14, 2008

From one of Buckbean’s 16 oz. cans, it looks slick with it’s bright orange label. The body was deep copper with an off white head. The aroma was definite oranges with some flowers and caramel. The taste was bitter bread crust with earthy oranges. There was also some toffee and green tea. A decent fruity type beer others would probably like more than me.

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